FilterAdvices for cycling the Camino de Santiago
If you're thinking of becoming a 'bicigrino' (bike pilgrim), there are some important things to consider before hitting the road. We'll discuss some of them in this new Postcards from the Camino article. Let's roll!
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Advices for cycling the Camino de Santiago
Tips to do the Camino
16-06-2016Where to sleep on the Camino de Santiago | Types of accommodation
Today we discuss the different accommodation options you'll find along the Camino. There are endless possibilities and it is important to know what they are and how they work to make the best choice. A good night's rest is essential to enjoy the Camino. Take care of yourself while respecting your fellow pilgrims.
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
09-06-2016World Oceans Day: The Way by the sea
The pioneer pilgrims from England and Ireland gave the Camino Inglés its name: the first route by sea to Santiago de Compostela. The relationship between the Camino and the sea is one that is both very long and still very much alive.
On World Oceans Day we discuss the routes that traverse the seas and travel the coasts, and are becoming increasingly popular. As Machado said: 'let's open roads on the sea'. Come aboard and join us!
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World Oceans Day: The Way by the sea
The Way with Correos
26-05-2016Friend Shops of Correos: your shopping along the Camino
The Way of Saint James, while very long, is full of culture, history, tradition and gastronomy... it is not uncommon for many pilgrims to want to take home a small part of this tremendous wealth. But your backpack is not Mary Poppins' magical bag and it would be impossible to enjoy the Camino carrying a heap of bags.
To meet this need, we have created a network of Friend Shops, where you can buy and send your purchases with the same guarantees you'd get from one of our Post Offices.
Read on to know all the details!
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
19-05-2016What to eat on the Camino Francés (2): from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela
Gastronomy on the Camino de Santiago is as varied and rich as the places along the different routes to Compostela. A few weeks ago, we provided recommendations on what to eat on the French Way between Roncesvalles and Astorga; today, we'll continue perusing the menu and discover other delicacies further along the Way.
We'll start in Ponferrada, passing the Maragatería and the Bierzo then moving onto Galicia until reaching the finish line of the Camino, Santiago de Compostela. Prepare your five senses... we're going back to the Gastrocamino!
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Culture & Traditions of the Camino
03-05-2016What to eat on the French Way to Santiago (1): from Roncesvalles to Astorga
After walking many miles, each bite is enjoyed with all five senses and tastes all the better. Eating well is an essential part of the Way of Saint James and your body will demand it. Make the most of these gourmet delights: you'll find products worthy of this moniker on all of the routes leading to Santiago de Compostela.
Shall we start down the 'GastroCamino'?
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Camino Teammates
25-04-2016Luis Gutiérrez, president of the Spanish Federation of Friends of the Way of Saint James
Most pilgrims discover something special on the Way of Saint James. A lot of them tend to repeat the pilgrimage at least once. But in the case of Luis Gutiérrez Perrino, new president of the Spanish Federation of Societies of the Friends of the Way of Saint James, the thing goes quite further: he has been working for the Camino since the early nineties as an active member of the Friends Society in León.
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Camino Teammates
19-04-2016Discovering the new Pilgrim's Office
A few months ago the Pilgrim's Office packed up and moved from its historic headquarters at the Rúa do Vilar to new facilities on Carretas street. From this new location, they continue their hosting work, certification and the ever increasing tally of all those coming through the Camino. Do you want to know how it works? Read on!
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